Business Advisory Manager in Manchester

This is an exciting opportunity to join a rapidly growing and dynamic organisation. We are looking for an experienced Business Advisory Manager to join our team in Manchester. This role focuses on supporting businesses experiencing financial distress, particularly those struggling with VAT, PAYE, and National Insurance arrears. These challenges often stem from issues such as bad debts, significant declines in turnover, sector challenges or the insolvency of key clients. You will work in the specialist business advisory team with a proven track record of successfully negotiating with HMRC, enabling repayment plans, and helping businesses survive and recover.

Our team provides expert services in cash management, interim management consultancy, and introductions to asset-based lenders. The successful candidate will assist in delivering these services and play a vital role in supporting clients through periods of financial difficulty. Supporting the delivery of high-quality solutions to clients and encourage collaborative working with Restructuring and Insolvency, Funding, Business Services and Legal teams within Leonard Curtis.

Job Requirements

• An accountancy qualification is desirable
• Self-driven with a positive outlook
• Motivated and proactive with the ability to work both well alone and as part of a team
• Strong organisation and planning skills with ability to work to deadlines
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Sound financial knowledge and numerical skills
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Office packages
• Excellent interpersonal skills

Job Responsibilities

• Take an active role in client meetings from initial contact, with responsibility for progressing complex cases through to appointment and ongoing case management.
• Prepare profit and loss statements and cash flow forecasts to support debt repayment plans for HMRC.
• Draft reports for HMRC negotiations and concise business reviews.
• Liaise with business owners and directors to gather essential financial and operational information.
• Support senior managers and directors in the development and delivery of tailored cash management strategies for distressed businesses.
• Coordinate with asset-based lenders and funders, providing accurate financial projections and supporting documentation.
• Manage a portfolio of client cases, ensuring timely and effective case progression.
• Assist in the day-to-day management of transaction processes, including preparing information packs, conducting financial analysis, and supporting client communications.
• Build and analyse financial models and business forecasts to support strategic recommendations.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with internal teams and external professionals, including accountants, solicitors, and funding partners.

Job Benefits

• Salary aligned with your skills and expertise
• 25 days holiday allowance plus statutory public holidays
• A clear progression route to further your career
• Flexible benefit and well-being schemes
• Birthday leave
• 2 giving back days per year. We encourage our team to support the wider community by providing paid leave to work with local charities or good causes
• A hard working, fun and professional working environment
• Enhanced family friendly policies, including enhanced Maternity pay
• 36.25 hour working week

Leonard Curtis is a market leading professional services provider operating across the UK and offshore. Since our formation we’ve supported business owners and advisors by listening and offering practical solutions and tailored advice. Our expert team of specialists deliver positive strategic advice across restructuring and insolvency, funding, legal, business services and M&A advisory across 30 offices. A career with Leonard Curtis will open the door to varied career pathways.

We have built an environment that empowers you to express yourself to have confidence in who you are and what you’re capable of and develop the career you want.

Learning and Development

Leonard Curtis has a wealth of resources available to help you develop your career from the moment you join. Activities range from on-line learning modules to external training and qualifications.

Diversity and Inclusion

Diversity is a core business imperative of the Group. We are an equal opportunities employer which promotes inclusiveness and always employ the best professional for the job. Having a diverse workforce allows the Group to draw upon a range of different ideas and experiences which supports our business’s growth and creates an environment where everyone has an equal opportunity for success.